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Text:Blest Are They Who Trust
Author (refrain):Hal H. Hopson
Author (stanzas):Michael Morgan
Tune:RUSSIAN TUNE OLD
Arranger:Hal H. Hopson

128A. Blest Are They Who Trust

Text Information
First Line: Joy abounds for all the faithful
Title: Blest Are They Who Trust
Author (refrain): Hal H. Hopson
Author (stanzas): Michael Morgan
Refrain First Line: Blest are they who trust
Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture:
Topic: Biblical Names and Places: Israel; Biblical Names and Places: Jerusalem; Biblical Names and Places: Zion (23 more...)
Copyright: Refrain © 2008 Birnamwood Publications, a division of MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. ; Stanzas © 1999, 2011 Michael Morgan, admin. Faith Alive Christian Ministries
Tune Information
Name: RUSSIAN TUNE OLD
Arranger: Hal H. Hopson
Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain
Key: G Major
Source: Adapted from traditional Russian Orthodox chant.
Copyright: Arr. © 2008 Birnamwood Publications, a division of MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (arranger)
Notes: There is a nice interplay here between a Russian folk melody and Russian Orthodox chant. To enjoy the contrast between these two sections, encourage all to sing harmony at each return of the refrain.



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